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lovej · 3 February 2015, 04:59 AM

So ive had my 5167 for a little while now and am seeking Advice as to whether I should cut on my section of the band. It is currently equal length each side so could take one from the 6 to centre it a tad.

Discuss.

Preacher · 3 February 2015, 05:20 AM

Yes you should definitely. It's not sized correctly.

subtona · 3 February 2015, 05:23 AM

1 slice at a time !

I would choose to have 6 o'clock side shorter by 1 if needed.

mps354 · 3 February 2015, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

1 slice at a time !

I would choose to have 6 o'clock side shorter by 1 if needed.

exactly

raclaims · 3 February 2015, 06:05 AM

I went to stern in NYC and they measured and cut it for me on my 5164

gregvisser · 3 February 2015, 06:13 AM

Agree with what has been said. 1 section off the 6 side and then wear it for a bit and see how you go.

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incontrol · 3 February 2015, 07:13 AM

Its winter and our wrists shrink this time of year compared to summer. I would wait till the middle of summer before I cut that strap. I like my watches a little loose and yours looks similar to the way mine is fitting now. Just my thoughts on this.

GB-man · 3 February 2015, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

Its winter and our wrists shrink this time of year compared to summer. I would wait till the middle of summer before I cut that strap. I like my watches a little loose and yours looks similar to the way mine is fitting now. Just my thoughts on this.

While I agree, it is dead summer in Oz, where OP is located

I actually run 2 straps one summer and one winter. Well worth 250 to me.

Islatate · 3 February 2015, 08:46 AM

On my 5164, I cut the strap on the "6" size 2 notches shorter than the "12" side. That centered the watch just perfectly on my wrist.

lapince · 3 February 2015, 10:07 AM

Chop chop, of course you shut cut, little by little, but that thing is not made to be worn loose

iazrollie · 3 February 2015, 10:10 AM

Yes. Cut it.

incontrol · 3 February 2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

While I agree, it is dead summer in Oz, where OP is located

I actually run 2 straps one summer and one winter. Well worth 250 to me.

Oops! I did not look for the OP's location. Summertime, cut away very carefully!

Melvin_arnold · 3 February 2015, 02:25 PM

Cut awayy looks to lose

Passionata · 3 February 2015, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

its winter and our wrists shrink this time of year compared to summer. I would wait till the middle of summer before i cut that strap. I like my watches a little loose and yours looks similar to the way mine is fitting now. Just my thoughts on this.

+1
However it looks very long on the pic,slice some but not make it snug leave it loose fit and finish your sizing in the summer.

lovej · 3 February 2015, 08:18 PM

It is summer here guys; however I may have exaggerated the fit a little bit; anyone post some similiar pics of there's. I would only cut one only I would say.

incontrol · 3 February 2015, 11:31 PM

It is dead of winter here and here is what my 5164 looks like now. I will say I like to have one finger fit between the strap and my wrist. I do not like a tight fitting watch. The deployment clasp causes the strap to look like it is way too loose.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422970239.974248.jpg

lapince · 4 February 2015, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

Its winter and our wrists shrink this time of year compared to summer. I would wait till the middle of summer before I cut that strap. I like my watches a little loose and yours looks similar to the way mine is fitting now. Just my thoughts on this.

I like a tight fit, you scratch them less like that, but if I had an Aquanaut I would have 2 straps, a winter and summer one

lapince · 4 February 2015, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

While I agree, it is dead summer in Oz, where OP is located

I actually run 2 straps one summer and one winter. Well worth 250 to me.

Of course worth it, having a watch too tight in summer or too loose in winter is worth adding 250 to have a perfect fit 12 months a year...

GoCubsGo72 · 4 February 2015, 01:23 AM

I can very much relate to the issue. When I got my 5167, I was going through the same dilemma. I wanted it tighter (I like a tighter fit), but my AD kept saying to wait a month and see. I'm glad he was looking out for my best interests, because once you cut, you can't go back.

With that, I waited about 3 weeks and decided I'd take another slice off. Completely changed the way I feel about the watch and couldn't be happier. It just didn't feel 'right' before, now it's perfect (for me).

Attached a pic per your request.

JorgeCCW · 4 February 2015, 01:51 AM

cut it the worst can happen is that you will end up with a Humid and non humid weather straps

CWIN · 4 February 2015, 03:40 AM

I'd definitely take out at least another slice. Agree on the 6 o'clock side.

3 February 2015, 04:59 AM	#1
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	5167 sizing Q So ive had my 5167 for a little while now and am seeking Advice as to whether I should cut on my section of the band. It is currently equal length each side so could take one from the 6 to centre it a tad. Discuss.

3 February 2015, 05:20 AM	#2
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	Yes you should definitely. It's not sized correctly. __________________ Rolex is the King of Watches...indeed.

3 February 2015, 05:23 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,054	1 slice at a time ! I would choose to have 6 o'clock side shorter by 1 if needed. __________________

3 February 2015, 07:13 AM	#7
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Its winter and our wrists shrink this time of year compared to summer. I would wait till the middle of summer before I cut that strap. I like my watches a little loose and yours looks similar to the way mine is fitting now. Just my thoughts on this. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

3 February 2015, 10:10 AM	#11
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Yes. Cut it. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

3 February 2015, 06:05 AM	#5
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I went to stern in NYC and they measured and cut it for me on my 5164

3 February 2015, 06:13 AM	#6
gregvisser "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Greg Visser Location: New Zealand Posts: 551	Agree with what has been said. 1 section off the 6 side and then wear it for a bit and see how you go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 February 2015, 08:46 AM	#9
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,078	On my 5164, I cut the strap on the "6" size 2 notches shorter than the "12" side. That centered the watch just perfectly on my wrist.

3 February 2015, 10:07 AM	#10
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Chop chop, of course you shut cut, little by little, but that thing is not made to be worn loose

3 February 2015, 02:25 PM	#13
Melvin_arnold "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Melvin Location: Sydney Watch: TV Posts: 392	Cut awayy looks to lose

3 February 2015, 08:18 PM	#15
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	It is summer here guys; however I may have exaggerated the fit a little bit; anyone post some similiar pics of there's. I would only cut one only I would say.

3 February 2015, 11:31 PM	#16
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	It is dead of winter here and here is what my 5164 looks like now. I will say I like to have one finger fit between the strap and my wrist. I do not like a tight fitting watch. The deployment clasp causes the strap to look like it is way too loose. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422970239.974248.jpg __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

4 February 2015, 01:51 AM	#20
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,687	cut it the worst can happen is that you will end up with a Humid and non humid weather straps __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

4 February 2015, 03:40 AM	#21
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd definitely take out at least another slice. Agree on the 6 o'clock side. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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